Patna: Frequent fliers can expect respite from fog or heavy rain at Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport with a new system being installed to enhance aircraft operations.
The state government has agreed to a proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for installation of approach lighting system (ALS) on Pir Ali Path (commonly known as airport road) and inside the zoo. The installation of the new ALS would allow operations at the airport even at visibility of 800 metres with human eyes.
At present, operations of flights are allowed only if visibility is 1,200 metres or more.
In a meeting held between government officials and the AAI on January 2, chief secretary Ashok Kumar Sinha gave an in-principle approval to the latter’s proposal to install the ALS.
Confirming the approval, Dipak Kumar Singh, principal secretary, environment and forest department, said: “The AAI has been allowed to install the approach lights on airport road and inside the zoo premises. The installation of the lights inside the zoo premises would be subject to necessary clearance.”
29/01/14 Piyush Kumar Tripathi/Telegraph
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The state government has agreed to a proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for installation of approach lighting system (ALS) on Pir Ali Path (commonly known as airport road) and inside the zoo. The installation of the new ALS would allow operations at the airport even at visibility of 800 metres with human eyes.
At present, operations of flights are allowed only if visibility is 1,200 metres or more.
In a meeting held between government officials and the AAI on January 2, chief secretary Ashok Kumar Sinha gave an in-principle approval to the latter’s proposal to install the ALS.
Confirming the approval, Dipak Kumar Singh, principal secretary, environment and forest department, said: “The AAI has been allowed to install the approach lights on airport road and inside the zoo premises. The installation of the lights inside the zoo premises would be subject to necessary clearance.”
29/01/14 Piyush Kumar Tripathi/Telegraph
